Thomas W. Nelson
Wynantskill – Thomas W. Nelson passed away on November 9th, 2020. Tom was a graduate of the University of San Francisco and earned a M.S. from SUNY, Albany. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy stationed on the USS John S. McCain DL 3, serving on the Formosa Patrol in 1956. Tom retired from Emma Willard School after 31 years of service in a variety of leadership roles.
Tom is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Louise Nelson, three children, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be announced at a later date. The family appreciates the loving support of their many friends, especially the neighbors in the Spring Landing neighborhood. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Tom’s memory to Sacred Heart School or Church 310 Spring Ave., Troy would be appreciated.